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#A14936 color code is #A14936. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a14936.

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#A14936 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A14936 is 0.1261. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.96:1 against white and 3.52:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A14936 on white5.96:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A14936 on black3.52:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #A149365.96:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A149363.52:1AA Large

#A14936 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A14936?+
The hex code for #A14936 is #A14936. In RGB it's rgb(161, 73, 54), and in HSL it's hsl(11, 50%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #A14936?+
#A14936 in RGB is (161, 73, 54). Written in CSS: rgb(161, 73, 54).
What is the CMYK value of #A14936?+
#A14936 converts to CMYK(0%, 55%, 66%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A14936.
Is #a14936 a warm or cool color?+
#A14936 (#A14936) is a warm red — its hue sits at 11° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a14936 belong to?+
#A14936 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 11°, 50%, 42% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #a14936 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A14936 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.96:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a14936?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A14936 (#A14936) is 4105 C Red Clay, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A14936 in design

Practical guidance for using #a14936 (#A14936) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #A14936 (#A14936) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #a14936 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A14936 (#A14936) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A14936 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #a14936 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#A14936 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.